After much deliberation and having tested Passats, Insignias, Kadjars, i40, Tucson we decided on a Superb, it seemed so much more resolved than any of the cars we looked at, and felt in a different league in terms of refinement.  My wife really wanted an auto, and loves the refinement of my petrol Passat so we looked at the petrol Superb, settling on a 2016 1.4tsi ACT DSG.  That model is not available here in Ireland, so I travelled from Dublin to collect the car in Southampton, having got a good description of the car via the dealer and set off for the Holyhead ferry, an epic 8 hour drive in sun, hail, rain, countless traffic jams and one rushed petrol stop. I made the sailing with 30 mins to spare.

 

Impression of the car. Super impressed. From the way the door opens and the closing 'thud', the build quality overall and the sheer ease of use of all the controls everything just exudes quality and attention to detail.  I drive a B7 Passat and this felt better in every way. The isolation from road noise and suspension suppression of bumps really felt more 5 series than Passat class.  ACC is simply brilliant. The highlight though is that engine gearbox combo, just so refined, whisper quiet yet as fast as you could want, seamless gear changes, it just makes for such and easy and relaxing drive. It may have been an 8 hour slog to get the ferry but it was the perfect car for the job, not once did I feel tired or uncomfortable.

 

So the wife is delighted and I feel we may just have bought the bargain of the lifetime. So much car for so little. It feels like such a premium product without any of the baggage that comes with 'premium' brands. I'm seriously considering changing my Passat for the same car.

After having the Mk2 estate, we simply went straight into the dealer for a Mk3 hatch, SE L Exec, 1.4TSi ACT. No test drive, no looking at other cars. Best thing we ever did. 

What colour did you get? 

Great to hear you're enjoying it!  Its a pity the 1.4tsi ACT isn't more widely available here.  You can order the 1.4 ACT now but only in Ambition spec.  They definitely need to sell the Style version too as it will sell well.

6 minutes ago, Svend said:

After having the Mk2 estate, we simply went straight into the dealer for a Mk3 hatch, SE L Exec, 1.4TSi ACT. No test drive, no looking at other cars. Best thing we ever did. 

What colour did you get? 

I can see why! We went with Silver, it was either that or white or Grey, neither of which really appealed.

3 minutes ago, Superb170 said:

Great to hear you're enjoying it!  Its a pity the 1.4tsi ACT isn't more widely available here.  You can order the 1.4 ACT now but only in Ambition spec.  They definitely need to sell the Style version too as it will sell well.

 

Hopefully that will change as people move away from diesel, having driven both the 1.6 and 2.0 diesels the TSI is so much more refined.  Early days but looks like we are averaging 6l/100km which is better than I am getting in my less powerful 1.4tsi Passat and not a million miles away from the diesel Scenic.

26 minutes ago, Steviedakota said:

 

Hopefully that will change as people move away from diesel, having driven both the 1.6 and 2.0 diesels the TSI is so much more refined.  Early days but looks like we are averaging 6l/100km which is better than I am getting in my less powerful 1.4tsi Passat and not a million miles away from the diesel Scenic.

Yes, petrol is definately making a comeback and the much anticipated hybrid (in 2019) should do well too.  We've been obsessed with diesels for far too long, as many are not doing anything near the mileage that would make a diesel a viable option.  Good time to buy from the UK as well with the current exchange rate!

33 minutes ago, Steviedakota said:

I can see why! We went with Silver, it was either that or white or Grey, neither of which really appealed.

If you choose to get one yourself. Can I highly recommend Petrol Blue Metallic? 

 

 

which changes in the light. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 21 August, 20178 yr by Svend

2 minutes ago, Svend said:

If you choose to get one yourself. Can I highly recommend Petrol Blue Metallic? 

 

That is gorgeous! Never saw that colour during our search unfortunately.  All the petrols on Autotrader are ex Skoda/hire cars and they all seem to be silver, white or grey.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18 minutes ago, Steviedakota said:

 

I've found two estates. 

One is a 2015 manual 1.4ACT for £16,495. With 15,500 miles on. 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201707117270377?fuel-type=Petrol&postcode=ca25ll&radius=1500&year-to=2017&model=SUPERB&colour=Blue&year-from=2015&make=SKODA&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=year-desc&page=1 

the other is a 2016 auto 1.4ACT for £24,495. With 5,200 miles on. 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201707057086462?fuel-type=Petrol&postcode=ca25ll&radius=1500&year-to=2017&model=SUPERB&colour=Blue&year-from=2015&make=SKODA&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=year-desc&page=1

The last is a hatchback 2017 auto 1.4ACT for £22,995. With 5,922 miles on. 

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201708128286429?fuel-type=Petrol&postcode=ca25ll&radius=1500&year-to=2017&model=SUPERB&colour=Blue&year-from=2015&make=SKODA&onesearchad=Used&onesearchad=Nearly New&onesearchad=New&advertising-location=at_cars&sort=year-desc&page=1

((the last one doesn't look metallic in that light but is listed as Petrol Blue Metallic, rather than Pacific Blue which is non metallic)) 

 

 

 

 

Nice cars, my next car will have to wait a while though!

19 hours ago, Svend said:

If you choose to get one yourself. Can I highly recommend Petrol Blue Metallic? 

 

 

which changes in the light. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My first thought - that's my car . . . .  

 

 

 

1 minute ago, IJWS15 said:

My first thought - that's my car . . . .  

 

 

 

IT'S MINE I TELL YOU, ALL MINE. Lol. 

 

It's mine, it says so on the plate, granted it's a detailing plate. 

 

 

 

 

 

21 hours ago, Svend said:

If you choose to get one yourself. Can I highly recommend Petrol Blue Metallic? 

 

 

which changes in the light. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I'll second that!  Not that I'm biased or anything  .  I love the colour on mine and always get comments about the way it changes colour.

need some photos added to the pictures thread. Not seen too many silver. 

2 hours ago, rhino1401 said:

need some photos added to the pictures thread. Not seen too many silver. 

 

Just added!

Edited 22 August, 20178 yr by Steviedakota

Worse thing about this Superb is it is not mine, the wife is wafting around while I'm changing gears manually like a sucker!  First time I've ever been the lesser car in the family and I'm not happy about it.

On 8/21/2017 at 11:15, Steviedakota said:

I drive a B7 Passat and this felt better in every way.

Of course since B7 is an old car now. And like always, new version of the car goes forward in many if not all segments, the new Passat B8 is ahead of Superb, maybe not by much but by a margin at least.

On 22/08/2017 at 07:48, IJWS15 said:

My first thought - that's my car . . . .  

 

 

 

@IJWS15 Are you sure you're not parking there when @Svend is out?

 

Hey but I have to support the best coloured cars out there. Makes me smile.

On 8/22/2017 at 07:53, Svend said:

IT'S MINE I TELL YOU, ALL MINE. Lol. 

 

It's mine, it says so on the plate, granted it's a detailing plate. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

First one I has seen with the same wheels as mine and it is the same colour so natural reaction 

1 hour ago, IJWS15 said:

 

First one I has seen with the same wheels as mine and it is the same colour so natural reaction 

I picked these wheels because the other ones visually irk me. On one side the wheels would appear to go the direction of the 'blade' spoke, while the other side, the 'blade' spoke would appear to go backwards. I couldn't live with a car like that. Lol. 

I actually thing there are three or four on here with the same colour and wheel combo. It's the best combo in my books. 

Autozine did a great photoshoot with the same colour wheel combo. 

https://www.autozine.co.uk/skoda/superb/review 

Shame I couldn't get beige leather interior. :( 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2 hours ago, Svend said:

I picked these wheels because the other ones visually irk me. On one side the wheels would appear to go the direction of the 'blade' spoke, while the other side, the 'blade' spoke would appear to go backwards. I couldn't live with a car like that. Lol. 

Like this:

 

and

 

 

 

Just now, Bud said:

Like this:

 

and

 

 

 

Yes, while from the left hand side the wheel 'blades' would going in the forward direction of travel, from the right hand side, they would appear to be going backwards as the car went forwards if you know what I mean. 

19 minutes ago, Svend said:

Yes, while from the left hand side the wheel 'blades' would going in the forward direction of travel, from the right hand side, they would appear to be going backwards as the car went forwards if you know what I mean. 

Damn it! I've ordered these and will now never be able to not think about it...

Well, at least you're not saddled with Helios wheels!

31 minutes ago, Hansn said:

Damn it! I've ordered these and will now never be able to not think about it...

 

But when you're reversing, half the car will be going in the right direction.

 

I have the Vega rims. My wife said they looked like someone had bashed them with a hammer. Now I can't unsee that!